Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 152,474 miles on the clock, averaging 7,532 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 16V engine is known for d16v1-specific owner forum threads and specialist garage known-issues pages.
MOT & Mileage History for DC53 AFU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 152,474 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,691 |
| Average per year | 7,532 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DC53 AFU |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DC53 AFU
What car is DC53 AFU?
DC53 AFU is a blue Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.
What is the mileage of DC53 AFU?
The last recorded mileage for DC53 AFU was 152,474 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC53 AFU passed its MOT?
DC53 AFU has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2023.
Is DC53 AFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 AFU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DC53 AFU?
DC53 AFU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.